Walk down the stairs and see this gorgeous walk-behind wet bar with granite countertops and glass front cabinets. ©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Meadow View In Bella Ridge

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Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with carpet, grey floor, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

Basement Wet Bar and Home Theater

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Wet bar front with marble countertops and dark wood ceiling detail. The pendant lighting paired with the glass shelving give this wetbar an elegant feel. ©Finished Basement Company

Basement Wet Bar and Wine Rack

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The wet bar features a marble drink ledge overlooking the game room, glass front cabinets with the natural stacked stone accents bringing warmth to the space. ©Finished Basement Company

Meadow View In Bella Ridge

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This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with carpet, grey floor, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

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The wet bar features dark wood ceiling detail and pendant lighting. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Brown Benchtop

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.